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United Rentals (URI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$722.64 +11.70 (+1.65%)
(As of 12/20/2024 05:31 PM ET)

United Rentals - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
3
Hold
2
Buy
10

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for United Rentals in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 15 analysts, 3 have given a sell rating, 2 have given a hold rating, and 10 have given a buy rating for URI.

Consensus Price Target

$770.71
6.65% Upside
According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for United Rentals, the average price target is $770.71. The highest price target for URI is $985.00, while the lowest price target for URI is $485.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.65% from the current price of $722.64.
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URI Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/23/23 to 12/22/24
1 Month Ago
11/23/23 to 11/22/24
3 Months Ago
9/24/23 to 9/23/24
1 Year Ago
12/23/22 to 12/23/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
10 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$770.71$751.67$687.46$474.08
Forecasted Upside6.65% Upside-11.47% Downside-13.95% Downside-16.90% Downside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Hold

URI Analyst Recommendations By Month

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URI Price Targets by Month

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United Rentals Stock vs. The Competition

TypeUnited RentalsConstruction CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.47
2.61
2.51
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside6.65% Upside22.00% Upside14.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/19/2024Truist Financial
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$955.00 ➝ $965.00+33.91%
12/9/2024Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
K. Menges
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$955.00 ➝ $985.00+18.14%
11/20/2024Argus
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$840.00 ➝ $880.00+6.82%
10/25/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$400.00 ➝ $565.00-30.33%
10/24/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$800.00 ➝ $910.00+9.23%
10/3/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Boost TargetUnderperform ➝ Underperform$565.00 ➝ $650.00-17.39%
9/23/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$780.00 ➝ $940.00+18.67%
8/19/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$774.00 ➝ $795.00+11.72%
7/26/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$790.00 ➝ $905.00+17.77%
6/28/2024Raymond James
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 Initiated CoverageOutperform$750.00+20.38%
4/29/2024Oppenheimer
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 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform
4/26/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$720.00 ➝ $750.00+9.98%
1/26/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$630.00 ➝ $710.00+8.73%
1/8/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Initiated CoverageEqual Weight$500.00-7.65%
1/5/2024BNP Paribas
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Underperform$485.00-11.64%
12/5/2023UBS Group
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$504.00 ➝ $525.00+7.13%
12/4/2023KeyCorp
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 DowngradeOverweight ➝ Sector Weight
7/28/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Boost Target$482.00 ➝ $521.00+18.11%
4/12/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetHold$399.00 ➝ $406.00+9.57%

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Should I Buy United Rentals Stock? URI Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these United Rentals pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

United Rentals
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in United Rentals, Inc.:

  • United Rentals, Inc. reported a revenue increase of 6.0% compared to the same quarter last year, indicating strong growth potential in the construction equipment rental market.
  • The company has a robust return on equity of 34.73%, suggesting effective management and profitability in generating returns for shareholders.
  • With a current stock price of $835.89, the shares are positioned within a range that may attract investors looking for growth opportunities in the construction sector.
  • United Rentals, Inc. has a net margin of 17.12%, reflecting its ability to convert revenue into profit efficiently, which is a positive indicator for potential investors.
  • The company recently announced a quarterly dividend of $1.63, translating to an annualized dividend yield of 0.76%, providing a return to shareholders even in a fluctuating market.

United Rentals
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in United Rentals, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The earnings per share (EPS) for the latest quarter was $11.80, which missed analysts' expectations of $12.49, indicating potential challenges in meeting market forecasts.
  • Analysts have mixed ratings on the stock, with three sell ratings and only two hold ratings, suggesting a lack of confidence among some market participants.
  • Insider transactions show a significant sale by a senior vice president, who sold 900 shares, which could signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term performance.
  • Despite a strong revenue growth, the company’s dividend payout ratio is 17.03%, which, while sustainable, may limit future dividend increases if earnings do not grow as expected.
  • Recent analyst price targets vary widely, with some as low as $400.00, indicating uncertainty about the stock's future performance and potential volatility.

URI Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for United Rentals is $770.71, with a high forecast of $985.00 and a low forecast of $485.00.

15 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for United Rentals in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 2 hold ratings and 10 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" URI shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in URI, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, United Rentals's stock has a predicted upside of 6.65% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

United Rentals has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Bank of America, Barclays, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Robert W. Baird, and Truist Financial in the past 90 days.

Analysts like United Rentals less than other "construction" companies. The consensus rating for United Rentals is Hold while the average consensus rating for "construction" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how URI compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:URI) was last updated on 12/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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